Occupancy taxes appear to be calculated incorrectly

[Scott22]

I was just turned down by a potential renter as they claimed my city, Palo Alto, added 25% occupancy tax. I just checked the airbnb site and they claim it's only 14%. In my listing it doesn't actually show the final calculation (which would be nice AirBnb....) so I'm stuck in algorithmic limbo.

As there is no way to see the potential taxes on a guests renta I can't track down this discrepancy. The only solution appears to be to have a friend try to rent my place and send me the quoted rate. I'm not opposed to paying property taxes but I don't want to loose renters because it's calcuated incorrectly!

Scott

[Norma6]

How do I add the TOT to my listing

[Val51]

Scott - We're also in Palo Alto, and also in similar straights ... do let us know if you've figure this out!

[Allison116]

My guess would be that your potential guest is mistaken. The “fees” were probably 24%, 14% occupancy tax and 10% Airbnb charges. 

[Val51]

Got it - thank you!